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Tori Kerr

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Managing Director at Hines, demonstrating strategic leadership and transformation capabilities through spearheading multi-regional, cross-functional organizational improvements. Known as a servant leader with robust adaptability, with proficiency in stakeholder engagement and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. With a deep understanding of strategic goals, financial acumen, asset management and development expertise, ideally positioned to achieve outstanding results in an executive role in Hines' Asset Management organization.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Managing Director

Hines
09.2023 - Current

· Served in senior leadership role to SE/MW/CA during Eclipse transition

· Led multi-functional, cross-regional sprint to develop Asset Management organization for Southeast, Midwest, Canada regions

· Contributed to 4 additional multi-functional, cross-regional sprints to improve organizational model across Accounting, Multi-family Management, and Retail/Mixed Use.

· Developed industry-leading Retail / Mixed-Use Center of Excellence for SE/MW/CA regions including structure and recruitment of key members

· Oversaw 3.8 Million square foot Southeast based commercial portfolio and 1,046 unit residential portfolio including office, retail/mixed-use, industrial, self-storage, multifamily and build to rent product.

Managing Director - Development

Hines
01.2016 - 08.2023

· Led development activities for Hines in Midtown, Atlanta including 750,000 square foot creative office platform (Atlantic Yards and T3 West Midtown) with project budgets exceeding $330 Million

· T3 West Midtown highlights include:

o On time and on budget delivery of base building; at the time, largest mass timber building in the US

o Leasing success up to 70% within 5 months of building opening

o Substantial T3 knowledge transfer to teammates around the globe

· Atlantic Yards highlights include:

o 100%, long term bondable cash flow lease to Microsoft Corporation, largest lease in the US during COVID

o Secured hard fought bond for title tax abatement financing

o Navigated challenging capital markets to secure sale in July 2022 at 4.7% exit cap/$733 psf delivering 34% Project IRR / $156M profit

Vice President - Asset Management

Hines
07.2005 - 12.2017

· Led 5 Million square foot office portfolio through the GFC on behalf of Hines’ Core Fund and GREIT as well as 3rdparty investors

o Oversaw more than 2.8 million square feet of strategic leasing

o Closed more than $515 million in office debt refinancings

o Led value restoration to ensure investor capital was returned, with only one asset losing equity

· Handled strategic dispositions totaling over $992 Million

· Managed investor communication and reporting, earning trust and confidence during one of the most difficult investment cycles in history

Project Manager

Hines
04.2000 - 03.2008

· Developed and leased One Overton Park, 390,000 SF office asset

o Project under construction during 9/11; strained investor relationship

o Built excellent investor relationship; completed leasing program in dire market conditions from March 2002 through November 2005

o Led several construction loan extensions during protracted leaseup

o Sold asset in June 2006, returned full equity to investors

· Acquired, asset managed and sold Ashford Perimeter, 288,000 SF office asset, with a 55% project level IRR

Assistant Project Manager

Hines
12.1997 - 04.2000

Led predevelopment activities for 4100 North Fairfax, a 250,000 square foot office development in Arlington, VA

Led acquisition of 1776 G Street, a 260,000 square foot office building located in Washington, DC

Senior Project Accountant

Hines
07.1994 - 12.1997

Oversaw financial performance for numerous Class A office properties in the Washington, DC areas including Columbia Square (600,000 SF), Franklin Square (500,000 SF), and the Hines/GMAM portfolio of One Franklin Square (592,000 SF), 370 L'Enfant Promenade (380,000 SF) and 700 11th Street (300,000 SF).


Education

MBA - Finance

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA
05.1992

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Organizational Development

Asset Management Excellence

Investor Relations

Client Relationships

Financial Acumen

Team Collaboration

Excellent Communication

Uncommon Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Senior Managing Director

Hines
09.2023 - Current

Managing Director - Development

Hines
01.2016 - 08.2023

Vice President - Asset Management

Hines
07.2005 - 12.2017

Project Manager

Hines
04.2000 - 03.2008

Assistant Project Manager

Hines
12.1997 - 04.2000

Senior Project Accountant

Hines
07.1994 - 12.1997

MBA - Finance

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Tori Kerr